Magic is in the air at the Duchesne County Fair

2017 Duchesne County Fair Rodeo Princess Contest Application

Princess Division: Age 8-14as of the day of the contest

Saturday, June 10th

10:00 am

Duchesne County Centennial Event Center

Mail Completed Application to:

Shawni Bowen

PO Box 115

Roosevelt, UT 84066

Questions Call:

Shawni Bowen(435)722-1806

Kerry Mather(435)724-1710

Duchesne County Fair Rodeo Princess Contest

Saturday, June 10th

10:00 am

Duchesne County Centennial Event Center

Princess Division: Age 8-14

Rules and Regulations

Princess: Contestants must be between the ages of 8 and 14 as of August 1st. They shall never have been married or pregnant. They must be a resident of Duchesne County, and they cannot be a previous Duchesne County Princess.

Princess may not hold any other Princess orRoyalty titles.

If any royalty should marry or become pregnant or not fulfill her duties and responsibilities during her reign, she will forfeit her crown and all prizes won during the pageant. The title and all prizes will go to the next runner-up.

During your reign you should constantly be aware of the value of public relations between the general public and those actively involved in rodeo.

JUDGING GUIDELINES

MODELING: 1-25 points

Poise and smile (self-projection)

Choreography of pattern (difficulty of maneuver)

Eye contact with judges and audience

Balance and coordination (no wobbles on turns)

Use of stage area

SPEECH: 1-50 points

Two – Three minute speech

Topic: Duchesne County and the MAGIC within

Please note: If you choose not to use this topic, you will be deducted 10 points per judge.

Credibility, presentation, and proper movement

Grammar and content

Enunciation and voice projection (manner of speaking clear)

Overall expression (smile, eye contact, remember words)

APPEARANCE: 1-25 points

Over all appearance. (Clothing clean, boots clean, ECT.)

Posture and fitness (overall impression)

Presentation of smile and poise (thru entire contest)

Presentation of excellence (hair, use of makeup)

Clothing style and fashion (long sleeved western dress or western skirt outfit is preferred but long sleeve western blouse and western jeans will be allowed)

Cowboy hat, western boots, belt and belt buckle are required

IMPROMPTU: 1-25 points

Composure, confidence and reaction

Answer applicability to topic (knowledge humor, and compassion)

Grammar

Ability to handle one’s self in a professional manner

Presentation (development and closure)

Contestants will be isolated during the impromptu. ALL CONTESTANTS WILL BE ASKED THE SAME QUESTION. Contestants will not be allowed to leave the isolated area until it is their turn to compete and no one will be allowed to contact the isolated contestants.

PERSONAL INTERVIEW: 1-50 points

Questions may not include topics of religion or sex

Impression of interviewer (self-projection, presentation)

Clarity and confidence

Knowledge of subjects.(Current events, animal husbandry, rodeo, etc.)

Personality (includes character, charm, sincerity; etc)

Interviews will be conducted in a private area. Only the contestant and judges in attendance. Judges ask each contestant the same questions.

Interview should be between 5-10 min. Each contestant is allowed the same amount of time.

HORSEMANSHIP: 1-50 points

Horsemanship patterns should not be altered in any way.

There will be only one go around of horsemanship.

Things to look for:

Hands, feet and seat

Riders balance and bounce

Hands in correct position.

Elbows should not bounce

Hand should be above and in front of horn

Straight line from her shoulder, to hip, to her toe.

Heels down, not flat or up.

Over-all look and confidence ;

1. Horse’s appearance-cleanliness, grooming. etc

2. Contestant cleanliness

3. Hat and Boot cleanliness.

Pattern #12 NRHA.com patterns

(attached)

Saturday, June 10th

10:00 am

Duchesne County Centennial Event Center

Princess Entry Form

Deadline to register: Saturday, June 3rd

Princess Entry Form

Mail to: Shawni Bowen PO Box 115 Roosevelt, UT 84066

Name:______

Address:______

Phone:______Email:______

Age:______Date of Birth:______

Parents/Guardians:______

Princess Contestant Contract

Miss Duchesne County Rodeo Princess symbolizes the youth of our county. She promotes the sport of rodeo and our western heritage by traveling throughout the county of Duchesne during her reign representing Duchesne County and the sport of Rodeo.

Requirements

• Live in Duchesne County during your reign.

• Be an upstanding citizen.

• Princess will need to be available for all of fair week. Events to be attended will be outlined at coronation. FULL western attire during the performances is required (including banner, belt buckle and crown). No exceptions!!!

Be available for other promotions, and charity events, throughout the year (i.e. UBIC Parade, Altamont Parade Rodeo, Tabiona Parade and Rodeo, Dinosaur Round-Up Rodeo, Neola Events).

I, have read the above requirements and expectations of the Miss Duchesne County Rodeo Princess Contract and agree to them in their entirety.

Contestant Signature______Date ______

Parents/Guardians______Date ______

Parents/Guardians name (please print______